Actually, those reflectors are there for a pretty good reason. There have been many times I've followed vehicles with no lights on, and the reflectors were the only thing that kept me from running into them. I think I'll just leave mine alone, thank you very much.
@@user-bx7nw1ve6y Okay. Well…now my reflectors are on all the time since I always drive with my lights on. They also serve as extra turn signals to alert other drivers.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY How do you know your tail lights are always on? Electrical malfunctions do tend to occur. It's likely that none of the drivers I've encountered with tail light troubles knew the condition existed. This is just a really dumb idea that should be avoided for safety's sake.
@@user-bx7nw1ve6y 😂So, if I mysteriously have a total tail light failure…having additional tail lights is more dangerous. I understand you don’t like the idea. That doesn’t make it a hazard.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY Having the lights all connected to the same faulty electrical system is what's dangerous. The reflectors are there in case that ever happens.
Trying this tomorrow thanks for the video it's extremely helpful compared to others I've watched although I'd love to watch you do the rest of the wires etc..I have all the right tools I just need to learn the right connections etc where to solder.
I goofed a little on this editing. Sorry the wire colors aren’t clearly explained. You can use a voltmeter to test the wires to see which wire color is correct.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY I just figured out my foglights etc I connected to daytime running so they are always on they came out good and I can solder now but I'll need to test the wires like you said to figure out the rear. Thanks so much for your reply.
Great video I think i'll do it to my 2012 CRV. I was going to buy a new CRV, but cant find a 22 at a decent price. The dealers are going overboard with pricing and add on Where did you find the kit to do the reflectors?
Anyone know the wire gauge? Do you recommend using a soldering iron and a heat shrink tube; or could one use a heat shrink, self-soldering butt connector? It’s like a heat shrink tube with built-in solder, so when you splice, all you need is a heat source when you slide the tube over the wires. The tube shrinks and the solder melts over the area you connected the wires. I don’t own a soldering iron, so I’m not sure if one method is better than the other or if it’s personal preference. Great video!
So do the lights get brighter when braking and turn signal on? I have to connect the wire together from both brake and turn signal to get both? Thanks. Also I have wires a little thinner than what you have, what’s the best wire to use for this? Thanks
You can choose whether you want them to get brighter when braking OR flash with signals. You can’t have both options. You should not tie your brake and signal wires together. You should use 18 gauge wire minimum and it should have a good insulation jacket for moisture etc.
Should be similar yes. However of the vehicle wire colors are different you’ll have to just check which wire activated which light circuit. The wire colors COULD be the same tho.
Hi. Just want to ask, i got mine installed however there seems to be a problem with led light that I've bought or wiring? So what happens is when i step on my brakes all the bright red brake lights from my taillights and bumper lights flashes including my interior clusters from the head unit & gauge area, now when the park light is turned On everything seems to be normally functioning as expected to be. Could it be that the led rear bumper lights that i bought were faulty? Or could it be an error on my wiring?
My first suggestion is that it could be a mistake with your wiring. You can take one of these back out and test it at the battery by touching the wires to the battery posts. If the light works properly there them there’s something going on with your wiring. Maybe you tied one of your new wires incorrectly to a ground wire?
@@JoesCarSmartsNY Thanks for the swift reply! I'll go with your suggestion and do some testing, my assumption also is that there's something wrong with the wiring.
Sorry it is a little confusing the way I edited that. If you want to wire it exactly like I did the white wire will go to the turn signal wire in the 2-Pin grey plug. On the left side you need the tan wire, on the right side you need the green. This is in subtitles in the video, but they’re only on the screen very briefly. Thanks for watching a commenting.
Actually, those reflectors are there for a pretty good reason. There have been many times I've followed vehicles with no lights on, and the reflectors were the only thing that kept me from running into them. I think I'll just leave mine alone, thank you very much.
@@user-bx7nw1ve6y Okay. Well…now my reflectors are on all the time since I always drive with my lights on. They also serve as extra turn signals to alert other drivers.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY How do you know your tail lights are always on? Electrical malfunctions do tend to occur. It's likely that none of the drivers I've encountered with tail light troubles knew the condition existed. This is just a really dumb idea that should be avoided for safety's sake.
@@user-bx7nw1ve6y 😂So, if I mysteriously have a total tail light failure…having additional tail lights is more dangerous. I understand you don’t like the idea. That doesn’t make it a hazard.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY Having the lights all connected to the same faulty electrical system is what's dangerous. The reflectors are there in case that ever happens.
Great video! Convinced me to do it to my 2010 CR-V. It looks much better!
Lol L0
Great camera work. Thanks!
Trying this tomorrow thanks for the video it's extremely helpful compared to others I've watched although I'd love to watch you do the rest of the wires etc..I have all the right tools I just need to learn the right connections etc where to solder.
I goofed a little on this editing. Sorry the wire colors aren’t clearly explained. You can use a voltmeter to test the wires to see which wire color is correct.
Also, I think this video I made has a good tutorial for soldering wires: th-cam.com/video/OjR3h2cuIT4/w-d-xo.html
@@JoesCarSmartsNY I just figured out my foglights etc I connected to daytime running so they are always on they came out good and I can solder now but I'll need to test the wires like you said to figure out the rear. Thanks so much for your reply.
Looking good brother!
Amazing job. I don’t know how to put the wires but I’ll just pay someone to do it. Thank you
Great video I think i'll do it to my 2012 CRV. I was going to buy a new CRV, but cant find a 22 at a decent price. The dealers are going overboard with pricing and add on
Where did you find the kit to do the reflectors?
This was an EBay kit. Car prices are amazing right now.
Anyone know the wire gauge?
Do you recommend using a soldering iron and a heat shrink tube; or could one use a heat shrink, self-soldering butt connector?
It’s like a heat shrink tube with built-in solder, so when you splice, all you need is a heat source when you slide the tube over the wires. The tube shrinks and the solder melts over the area you connected the wires.
I don’t own a soldering iron, so I’m not sure if one method is better than the other or if it’s personal preference. Great video!
I prefer the solder and shrink method. I know some people like the heat shrink crimps tho. The wires are probably 18 AWG.
Good ☺️ job still I use them as running taillights on my 2012 TL 📴
Me too. They’re setup as running lights, then they flash with the turn signals.
Awesome video
So do the lights get brighter when braking and turn signal on? I have to connect the wire together from both brake and turn signal to get both? Thanks. Also I have wires a little thinner than what you have, what’s the best wire to use for this? Thanks
You can choose whether you want them to get brighter when braking OR flash with signals. You can’t have both options. You should not tie your brake and signal wires together. You should use 18 gauge wire minimum and it should have a good insulation jacket for moisture etc.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY thanks man. I thought u connected them together cause it looked like u press on the brakes when turn signals
well done!
Did adding these light reduce the brigtnes of the orginal tailights ?
No.
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Joe S. are these the light reflectors you used? "iJDMTOY Red Lens LED Bumper Reflector Lights"
www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Lens-LED-Bumper-Reflectors-For-Honda-CR-Z-CRV-Insight-taillight-brake-lights-/140808453338?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
is it similar to connect on a 2007 crv?
Should be similar yes. However of the vehicle wire colors are different you’ll have to just check which wire activated which light circuit. The wire colors COULD be the same tho.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY thx
Hi. Just want to ask, i got mine installed however there seems to be a problem with led light that I've bought or wiring? So what happens is when i step on my brakes all the bright red brake lights from my taillights and bumper lights flashes including my interior clusters from the head unit & gauge area, now when the park light is turned On everything seems to be normally functioning as expected to be. Could it be that the led rear bumper lights that i bought were faulty? Or could it be an error on my wiring?
My first suggestion is that it could be a mistake with your wiring. You can take one of these back out and test it at the battery by touching the wires to the battery posts. If the light works properly there them there’s something going on with your wiring. Maybe you tied one of your new wires incorrectly to a ground wire?
@@JoesCarSmartsNY Thanks for the swift reply! I'll go with your suggestion and do some testing, my assumption also is that there's something wrong with the wiring.
Joe you stopped when you were talking about the white wire. which wire does it go to? the blue one?
Sorry it is a little confusing the way I edited that. If you want to wire it exactly like I did the white wire will go to the turn signal wire in the 2-Pin grey plug. On the left side you need the tan wire, on the right side you need the green.
This is in subtitles in the video, but they’re only on the screen very briefly. Thanks for watching a commenting.
Where are you located ? I would want this done on mine
I’m in the Syracuse NY region.
Any good mechanic or car audio / customization shop can do this for you.
where can I buy?
Here ya go:
amzn.to/3WkdA2U
Thanks
hey, I have a 2012 Honda CRV and I want to know if those rear bumper led will fit in my honda, and also where did you get those. Thanks
These are listed as compatible with the 2012 as well: rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F140808453338
@@JoesCarSmartsNY Thanks and also can you explain in a few words where each cable is connected and which plug.
Kenny Javier That’s all in the video starting at 5:30. I didn’t keep the notes I wrote when I made the video.
TOO FAST AM KIND OF SLOW TO DO ALL THAT😮
Hi, is the rear fog lamps still working at this moment after years of your usage?
They’re still working great.
@@JoesCarSmartsNY does it reduce the illuminance of tail light? Since the current is divided
@@macorex100 No. The LEDs draw a very small amount of current. There is no decrease in light output at the main tail lights.